FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions About Hearing & Balance Testing

Is it OK to eat or drink anything before my balance test?

No. Although most people do just fine with the balance tests, there are some parts that might make you feel a little dizzy — so, to reduce any nausea you might otherwise experience, we ask you not to eat anything for about six hours before your test.

Is it OK if I leave my makeup on during my balance test?

Sorry, no. Makeup, particularly eye makeup, often disturbs our sensitive equipment and gets in the way of accurate results. We ask you to please arrive at our office with a clean face, free of makeup. We have makeup remover available if you need some. And it’s perfectly OK to re-apply your makeup when the tests are over.

Should I take my dizziness medicine before the test?

Please be careful: There are certain medications we ask you NOT to take on the day of your appointment. These include anti-vertigo medications such as Meclizine, and other strong sleeping pills and pain pills that can cause drowsiness because these drugs can affect the results of testing. Call us for a list of medications that you should not take on the day of your appointment:602.265.9000.

Will balance testing make me feel dizzy?

Everyone reacts differently. Certain parts of the test can make some people a little dizzy, but this is a normal reaction and only lasts a short while. If you’re already dealing with dizziness symptoms, the tests won’t make them any worse than they already are, and they won’t cause previous dizziness episodes to return.

Should I have someone bring me to my appointment for balance testing?

Most of our patients feel just fine to drive after testing. However, if your present symptoms are severe, it’s not a bad idea to have someone drive you.

My child is a young infant or newborn. How do you test a baby’s hearing?

You’d be amazed. Today’s technology allows us to look at how a baby’s hearing nerve and inner ear are working — without having the child respond to sounds at all. In fact, it’s actually best if baby sleeps during the testing!

We ask that you bring your baby to the appointment awake, tired, and hungry so that he or she can fall asleep while we are performing the test.
To see a description of the tests — Auditory Brainstem Response and Otoacoustic Emissions — please CLICK HERE.

My child is 1-2 years old. How can you test hearing in such a little kid?

Pretty much as with newborns and young infants, today’s technology allows us to test young children without having them actually respond to sounds. However, even children as young as 6 to 9 months can respond to sounds created and directed in a certain way. We can confidently analyze the hearing of even very young children using a combination of these tests, although some children may need more than one appointment to complete their testing.

As one of the premier audiology practices in Phoenix, AZ, our team at Arizona Balance and Hearing Aids also provides 5-star-rated hearing and balance services to patients from North Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, Avondale, Glendale & Peoria, AZ, and surrounding areas.

YOUR TOP-RATED & NEW FAVORITE AUDIOLOGIST IN PHOENIX, AZ ...

Professional, pleasant staff. Very accommodating. High level of expertise.

- Tom Poulton

Dana was pleasant, thorough, and very professional. She explained the procedures and outcomes effectively. Would return if necessary in the future.

- Stephen Pohl

They did great with our kids. We didn’t have to wait forever and the got us in and out pretty fast.

- Janelle Nance

Dr. Day is a great diagnostician. I have had "vertigo" - or balance problems 24/7 for five years. I have had a wide range of doctors, including two neurologists and many tests. No one has taken the time to listen to me, question me or test based on my symptoms, like Dr. Day. All I can say is thank you, thank you.

- Adrianne JT Anning

*The reviews listed are from actual patients of Arizona Balance & Hearing Aids. Individual results may vary. Reviews are not claimed to represent results for everyone.